code-explanation
Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill code-explanation-nickcrew-claude-cortex-2 --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Code Explanation ## Overview Provide clear explanations of code and concepts with appropriate depth, structure, and examples. Adapt the output to the audience level. ## When to Use - Explaining code, architecture, or system behavior - Producing educational explanations for knowledge transfer - Clarifying framework or domain concepts Avoid when: - The request is strictly documentation generation (use documentation-production) ## Quick Reference | Task | Load reference | | --- | --- | | Explanation workflow | `skills/code-explanation/references/explain.md` | | **Pedagogical Methodology** | `skills/code-explanation/references/pedagogical-methodology.md` | ## Workflow 1. Identify target, audience level, and format. 2. Load the explanation reference. 3. Analyze the code or concept. 4. Structure the explanation with progressive depth. 5. Validate accuracy and clarity. ## Output - Structured explanation with examples - Notes on assumptions and follow-ups ## Common Mistakes - Skipping audience level calibration - Explaining without verifying source behavior
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What does the code-explanation skill do?
Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill code-explanation-nickcrew-claude-cortex-2 --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.